Open Call for Strengthening TeensLIVE and ParentsLIVE Platforms (Armenia)

Deadline: 25-Mar-2026

UNESCO invites organizations to submit proposals to strengthen the TeensLIVE and ParentsLIVE Armenia digital platforms, supporting youth and parent engagement on health, HIV prevention, mental well-being, and gender equality. The initiative focuses on digital content development, youth participation, and safe online community building across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

About the Programme

The TeensLIVE and ParentsLIVE Armenia platforms are youth-led, evidence-based digital initiatives providing adolescents, young people, and parents with accessible, reliable information on mental health, resilience, well-being, HIV prevention, bullying, digital safety, positive masculinity, gender equality, and career guidance. The platforms combine expert knowledge, peer-to-peer engagement, digital storytelling, and community-based activities to create safe spaces for discussing sensitive topics.

Objectives

• Strengthen digital engagement strategies for youth and parents

• Expand editorial formats across platforms and social media

• Encourage meaningful participation of young people in content creation and community interaction

• Develop educational resources, interactive campaigns, and offline engagement events

• Promote ethical communication and safeguarding principles in digital spaces

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured editorial strategy aligned with thematic priorities

• Produce short-form and long-form content including explainers, myth-busting series, podcasts, youth–parent dialogues, and moderated discussions

• Design interactive digital campaigns encouraging user-generated content while maintaining knowledge archives

• Organize offline, hybrid, and community engagement events connecting digital communities to real-world discussions

• Recruit, mentor, and coordinate youth volunteers and the Youth Editorial Board

• Apply safeguarding principles and ethical communication standards when interacting with young people

• Monitor project implementation and engagement metrics to ensure transparency and impact

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum of five years of experience in digital media, youth engagement, communication, or educational initiatives

• Proven expertise in managing digital platforms and producing multi-platform content for youth audiences

• Experience with youth-focused initiatives in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

• Capacity to work with youth volunteers, peer educators, or youth-led communities

• Strong organizational capacity in digital communication strategies, content production, and online community engagement

How to Apply

1. Ensure your organization meets the experience and regional eligibility requirements

2. Prepare a proposal detailing strategies for digital content development, youth participation, and engagement initiatives

3. Outline staffing, youth mentorship plans, and safeguarding practices

4. Submit the application through the official UNESCO platform or contact channel for the call

Why It Matters

This initiative empowers organizations to:

• Provide trusted, evidence-based digital spaces for youth and parents

• Promote health education, mental well-being, and gender equality

• Foster active youth participation in digital and community-based initiatives

• Strengthen digital engagement and communication strategies across the region

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting proposals without demonstrated experience in digital youth engagement

• Overlooking safeguarding and ethical communication requirements

• Failing to include multi-platform content strategies or youth participation plans

• Ignoring regional focus requirements within Eastern Europe and Central Asia

FAQs

1. Who can apply? Organizations with experience in digital media, youth engagement, and educational initiatives, operating in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
2. What are the main objectives? Strengthen TeensLIVE and ParentsLIVE platforms, expand digital content, and promote youth participation.
3. What content formats are expected? Short-form and long-form content, podcasts, explainers, youth–parent dialogues, moderated discussions, and interactive campaigns.
4. Are offline events required? Yes, hybrid and offline youth engagement events are part of the assignment.
5. What experience is required? At least five years in digital platforms, youth engagement, and content production for young audiences.
6. Is youth volunteer engagement mandatory? Yes, recruitment and mentorship of youth volunteers and editorial board participation is expected.
7. What ethical standards must be followed? Safeguarding principles and ethical communication practices when interacting with adolescents and young people.

Conclusion

The UNESCO TeensLIVE and ParentsLIVE Armenia initiative offers organizations a strategic opportunity to strengthen digital platforms for youth and parents, promote health education, and foster meaningful youth participation. By supporting interactive, safe, and evidence-based digital content, the programme enhances community engagement, knowledge sharing, and positive societal impact across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

For more information, visit UNESCO.